Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- Amenities in this area include: an orchard.
- The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope, a steep ramp/slope and an open entrance with no doors.
- This entrance is at the front of the orchard.
- There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
- The following are also available: seating.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is off the courtyard. View information about this toilet (new tab).
Equipment and Resources to Borrow
- Equipment cannot be borrowed or hired.
- You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: trampers. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
- You can borrow these from the visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
Route to (the Orchard)
- Follow the path from the car park.
Turn right at the courtyard and follow the path round the back of the toilet block.
Continue along the path and the orchard is ahead. - The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope and is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
- Path surfaces along the route are compact earth, tarmac and grass.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is no accessible shuttle to this area.
Outdoor Spaces
- This information is for the access point located off the accessible path from the courtyard.
- Access into the area is via a slight ramp/slope.
- The slope is over 150cm wide.
- There is open access at the surveyed access point.
- The following outdoor facilities are available: an orchard.
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass and compact earth.
- Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor space.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is step-free level access around some of the area.
- There are steep ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas.
- The steep slopes are located throughout the orchard.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.